The long, grassy National Mall is home to iconic monuments including the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument. At the eastern end is the domed U.S. Capitol, and the White House is to the north.
Article One, Section Eight of the United States Constitution grants the United States Congress "exclusive jurisdiction" over the city. The Capitol Complex, Library of Congress, and Supreme Court Building are located here.
With cobblestone streets and townhouses, Northwest Washington is an upscale hub of shops and pubs. The George Washington University Hospital is located here.
A triangle enfolding many smaller districts, Northeast Washington is home to the US National Arboretum, with 446 acres of gardens and tree-lined paths.